Chris Carter Gears Up for Season 11
The truth is still out there, and The X-Files creator Chris Carter is ready to dive back into the unknown. According to Rolling Stone, Carter will put season 11 into production this summer, taking on the challenge of resolving last season’s cliffhanger ending. Fans can also look forward to the return of James Wong and Glen Morgan, who will each write and direct episodes for the new season. Wong expressed his excitement, stating, “I have one [episode] I am excited to do. I talked it over with Chris [Carter] and everybody is on board and we’re going ahead with that.”
Midseason Premiere and Episode Count
A few weeks ago, Fox announced at the Upfronts that season 11 of The X-Files would premiere at midseason 2017/18 with ten thrilling episodes. Fox also confirmed that series creator Chris Carter and primary stars Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny would return. In April, Anderson and Duchovny took to Twitter to share their excitement for more episodes of The X-Files. Season 11 will be a mix of mythology and stand-alone episodes, with some of Carter’s episodes tying tightly to the mythology. At least one of Wong’s episodes will also delve into the mythology.
Returning Cast and Crew
In addition to Carter, Duchovny, and Anderson returning, we know that James Wong will make time to write and direct two episodes. Glen Morgan will also return to write two episodes. Morgan further stated his brother Darin Morgan will also write an episode. Whether Lauren Ambrose and Robbie Amell will return as Agents Einstein and Miller isn’t yet known.
What Have They Been Up To?
Since the last six-episode limited-series revival of The X-Files aired in early 2016, the producers and stars have been busy. Duchovny has starred in a second and final season of NBC’s Aquarius and is also appearing in one episode of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks revival. Anderson starred in a third season of The Fall in the UK and is also appearing in American Gods as the goddess Media. Glen Morgan is currently adapting genre podcast Lore for television with Amazon Studios. James Wong has been busy with American Horror Story. Vince Gilligan has packed his schedule with Better Call Saul and hasn’t been a part of either X-Files revival series.
